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Russia to Reopen Ten African Embassies Amid Tensions

2/12/2026

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  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow will reopen about ten embassies in Africa over the next two years.
  • Ninety percent of staff reduced from Europe will be redirected to Africa.
  • Embassies have already reopened in Niger, Sierra Leone, and South Sudan.
  • Lavrov says Moscow is boosting Burkina Faso ties with military and economic cooperation.
  • He accuses France of destabilizing nationalist African governments, citing coups and withdrawals.